Warehouse Supervisor III

Overview:  

The Warehouse Supervisor III will manage and coordinate daily warehouse operations, ensuring accurate, efficient, and safe movement of goods in a fast-paced environment. This role provides hands-on leadership to warehouse teams, drives productivity, maintains inventory accuracy, and ensures operational excellence across receiving, put-away, picking, shipping, and replenishment. This role also partners closely with management on process improvements, KPI performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities: 

• Supervise daily warehouse activities including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory control.
• Assign work, balance labor, and monitor workflow to ensure service levels and production targets are met.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for floor issues and resolve operational problems in real time.
• Lead, coach, and mentor warehouse supervisors, employees and coordinators.
• Conduct performance feedback, support development plans, and provide training to ensure team competency.
• Support the hiring, onboarding, and scheduling of warehouse personnel.
• Promote an engaged, inclusive, and high-performance work environment.
• Performing daily inspections of work area and reporting any irregularities.
• Implementing corrective actions to ensure compliance with regulatory authorities.
• Handling discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy
• Conducting daily employee huddles and communicating organizational needs to employees
• Resolve conflicts and address employee concerns or grievances in a timely and professional manner.
• Reviewing and verifying employee timesheets and approving overtime when necessary.
• Providing feedback to company managers and advising on changes to improve the operation
• Monitoring the use of machine and electronic equipment, including but not limited to power industrial equipment
• Training new supervisors and organizing refresher workshops for existing employees.

 Requirements:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and decision-making aptitude
• Proficient in using operations management software and tools (e.g WMS, ERP systems).
• Familiar with industry regulations and compliance (e.g. HACCP, SQF, AIB, USDA regulations).
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights/weekends/holidays based on business need.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in food, manufacturing, or 24/7 distribution environment.
• OSHA forklift certification and experience with PIT training preferred
• Basic analytical skills
• Ability to design and implement workgroup training programs.
• Diligent and punctual.
• General Computer skills (Familiar with MS Office)
• Food safety and safety awareness
• Strong work ethic

 Education and Experience:  

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• 3–5 years of warehouse or distribution center experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Experience in high-volume, fast-paced environments (food manufacturing/production preferred if applicable).
• Strong understanding of warehouse processes including receiving, picking, put-away, replenishment, and shipping.

Work Environment: 

• Ability to physically lift, push pull and stand for long periods of time without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to lift over 50lbs and stand and maintain active for long periods of time without reasonable accommodation.Ability to work extended hours as needed.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed.Comfortable working in refrigerated/freezer warehouse environment.
• Shift and/or hours are subject to change based on business needs.

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